Searching for Sexual Assault Support

Offers individual and group counselling as well as advocacy and accompaniment for sexual assault survivors.

• Workshops and individual services are available as needed in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton
• Public education and training opportunities are available upon request
• Public education opportunities for individuals, groups, sports teams, community members, schools
• Support for family members is also available

Supports a safer community through a wide range of programs to address crime and its causes. Adult and youth services include prevention education, justice reform, advocacy, treatment and aftercare services. Works with community partners including police, justice services and schools.

Community Programs and Services include:

• Aspire Mentorship Program for young adults ages 17-25
• Youth programming including anger management, substance awareness, healthy relationships

See separate listings for Justice Programs and Services, including:

• Restorative Justice
• Youth Court Support
• Youth Pre-Charge Diversion
• Institutional Services at Warkworth Institution
• Partner Assault Response
• Anger Management
• Caring Dads Program

Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Provides free and confidential medical treatment for sexual assault victims of all ages or genders and for individuals experiencing domestic violence (intimate partner abuse). Specially trained Registered Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day.

Services include:

• emergency health care
• evidence collection and photo documentation
• testing and prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV
• emergency contraception
• crisis counseling and referral
• safety planning
• follow up care
• navigation through complex network of systems

Patients can decide if police are involved or not.

24 hr Crisis Line 1-877-544-6424

One week gender identifiying healing program. Program offers sustained, intensive therapeutic counseling in a safe, healing, residential environment.

Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services and community referrals

24hr Emergency Medical Services

• DV/SACC team at Lakeridge Health Oshawa available 24 hr medical emergencies for sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims

Sexual Assault

• male, female or transgender adult victims of sexual assault up to 12 days post assault, children under 16 years of age up to 7 days post-assault examination, treatment, evidence collection, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Domestic Violence

• for intimate partner, adult male, female or transgender victims (do not need to have injuries) - documentation and photographs of injuries, safety planning, referrals, follow-up

Information and Counselling

• individual counselling for adult male or female victims of sexual assault and/or domestic violence within the past year

DVSARP offers a 24-hour response team of nurses who are specially equipped with knowledge specific to intimate partner domestic violence and /or sexual assault (SA/DV) across the lifespan acute cases

• providing service to women, men and children
• within the team is a follow up nurse who is able to provide ongoing support to patients following the acute stage
• follow up nurse also can provide support to patients requiring assistance with historical Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault and works as a liaison with the community supports

The Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault team responds to all four hospitals within Quinte Health Care:

• Belleville, Trenton, Picton and North Hastings
• on-call nurse responds when paged by a local Emergency Department to assist the team with the care of a patient whom discloses to the triage nurse that they have been assaulted and require assistance
• collaborates with the Emergency Department Team as well as the sexual assault center social worker, or children's aid society as well as other social service sectors to support the assault victim and together provide a comprehensive assessment and a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient who has encountered an acute assault
• takes turns at being available for on call shifts
• legal and medical information will be offered as well as forensic collection in the event of an acute sexual assault at the patients discretion
• access to a sexual assault worker is also provided in conjunction with the Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault response nurse or coordinated by the local Emergency Department as required
• victims of an acute Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault are encouraged to engage 911 and/or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department for assistance

Support services to recent as well as historical or childhood survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse and their families

• 24/7 crisis and support line
• free and confidential service
• individual and group counselling - by phone and secure video (Zoom)
• police, legal, and medical accompaniment
• court advocacy
• public education
• volunteer opportunities and crisis line training

Wait time for individual counselling is currently 9-12 months ; once clients have completed an intake, clients are able to join groups via Zoom, including meditation, yoga, youth survivor's circle, and survivor's circle

Community Counselling

• intake, assessment, referral
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• professional counselling for a variety of issues including:
  • substance abuse, problem gambling, other addictions
  • anxiety, depression
  • grief/loss
  • anger/emotion management
  • personal stress, self-esteem
  • communication, couple/family conflict, extended family issues
  • separation/divorce, blended family issues
  • abuse/violence, sexual assault/abuse, trauma
  • job stress, workplace violence/conflict
  • school problems
  • balancing work and family life
  • caring for elderly parents

Service is offered in-person at various locations throughout Durham Region, or remotely by phone or video

Partner Assault Response (PAR) (see separate listing)

• mandated structured group program for men and women who have been found and/or pled guilty to domestic violence

Employee Assistance
Available for people whose employers contract with Family Services to provide employee assistance services and supports as part of their employee benefits program

• intake, assessment and referral
• counselling for employees and their family members
• critical incident counselling and support services
• organizational support and wellness seminars for employee groups

Adult Protective Services (see separate listing)

• assessment, information and referral
• service coordination and system navigation
• case management
• advocacy and supportive counseling for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

First Nations and Inuit Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Counselling

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling for children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation and their immediate family

Retired or medically released Canadian Forces personnel and their families

24 hr Crisis Line 1-877-544-6424

• SACQD is providing 1:1 counselling via telephone, Zoom, text and CONNECT as well as some in person counselling sessions
• We will continue to monitor and provide updates to our social media platforms as the Covid situation evolves
• Attendance at any of the SACQD sites is by appointment only

Sexual assault victims support agency

• Crisis line
• Counselling services
• Resources
• Support groups
• Group therapy
• Residential Healing Program

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, confidential and non-judgemental rapid response 24-hour crisis support, individual counselling, peer support, and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and/or commercial sexual exploitation

Sexual Violence Counselling
Individual counselling up to 24 weeks, renewable on case by base basis if more support required

• includes date rape, cyber sexual violence, childhood sexual assault
• volunteer training

Human Trafficking
Counselling, case management, safety planning and intervention

• support, advocacy and referrals, contact 905-895-3646

Public education and outreach, including workshops and presentations around sexual violence and human trafficking, contact Public Education Coordinator sseeraj@womenssupportnetwork.ca

COVID19 Services available online or by phone, no walk-in or in-person service; 24-hour crisis line 1-800-263-6734

Free, confidential, and non-judgemental walk-in counselling for survivors of past and recent sexual violence, who do not currently have access to a counsellor and/or other supports

Includes:

• sexual harassment
• sexual assault
• commercial sexual exploitation

COVID19 Office closed and all in-person groups, classes and sessions cancelled; virtual services available including individual therapy: Child, Youth and Family Program; Anti-Human Trafficking Program; Adult Program including STAIR; call or email for service, or visit website for information

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Therapeutic, education and advocacy services related to interpersonal violence and child sexual assault; individual and group therapy for children, youth, and adults; professional development; speakers bureau

Child, Youth and Family Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, includes psycho-education support for their families/caregivers concerning trauma and trauma responses; ongoing caregiver support and trauma therapy available; follow-up includes family sessions

Anti-Human Trafficking Program
Individual therapy up to 48 weeks for children and youth 3-18 years, who have experienced or are at risk of human trafficking

Adult Program: Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Group
Group therapy includes 11-week mixed gender psycho-education to develop practical skills to improve emotional regulation and relationships; foundational component prior to individual therapy

Group Therapist Training Program
For professionals working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma

Outreach and Prevention Program
Includes information, resources and public presentations to community groups, schools, and professionals

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Professional counselling and psychotherapy services:

• in-person and virtual counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families
• free single-session counselling for people experiencing issues such as: family conflict, stress, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation, divorce or abuse
• clinicians may recommend/refer clinic clients for/to additional sessions, other CFS programs, or external community partners as required.

Partner agency of Support Services Network for Male Abuse Survivors in Ontario

Provides a safe, private, confidential place with specially trained nurses and doctors providing care and treatment to sexual assault victims within 5 days of a sexual assault (some evidence collection may be possible for up to 12 days after the assault).

Care and Treatment Options are offered for each victim to choose from including:

• emotional support
• physical exam
• treatment of injuries
• treatment for sexually transmitted diseases
• pregnancy prevention
• collection of forensic evidence
• telephone follow-up call within 72 hours
• referral to community services and resources for sexual assault
• pediatric day clinic for non-emergent visits outside of 72 hours post assault

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and employment assistance, addiction counselling and harm reduction, assistance accessing income supports, primary health and mental health supports, life skills activities, and recreation

• capacity 92
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment

24 Hour Crisis Response, Cultural Healing, Safety Planning, Support, Advocacy, and Referrals for Ongoing Care to residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and First Nations, Inuit, or Metis residents of the surrounding communities

24-hour emergency care

• medical assessment and treatment
• crisis intervention, counselling
• forensic documentation and evidence collection
• risk assessment, safety planning
• referral to community resources

Follow up counselling services provided at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, 416-847-4144, see separate listing

Partners with North York General Hospital, see separate listing

A non-acute short-term trauma focused therapy through a mobile clinic to individuals 12 years and older regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, religion, socio economic status or immigration status.
Counselling is available to:

• Individuals 12 years of age and older who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse or intimate partner violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial or psychological abuse.

Clinics are located at:

• 629 Markham Rd
• 520 Ellesmere Rd

COVID19 In-person and virtual services available; phone and virtual counselling to frontline health workers and their families, and others members of the public, in Ontario; also assists permanent residents, convention refugees, student visa and work permit holders with Employment Insurance (EI)and Canada Emergency Resource Benefit (CERB) applications

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Linguistically and culturally sensitive counselling and settlement services for individuals and families

Counselling and Psychotherapy
Individual, group, couple, marital and family counselling and mental health psychotherapy, for issues such as elder abuse, family violence, wife assault, male batterers, incest, sexual assault, offenders, bereavement, problem gambling, substance abuse; crisis intervention; referrals to community partners as necessary

• consultation for human service providers
• satellite offices (limited hours, by appointment only) in Toronto (602 Queen St W), Markham (5665 14th Ave), Mississauga (720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Unit 2), and Unionville (600 Village Pkwy)

Family programs, including parenting and family life education, and youth counselling and leadership development

Partner Assault Response (PAR)
12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict

• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
• group counselling in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese

Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, interpretation and translation; information and referral topics include immigration, issues of concern to refugees and foreign domestic workers, citizenship, social assistance benefits, legal aid, housing, child care, English classes, and education and employment training

• computer access
• job search and employment counselling
• assistance in accessing services

Housing and Transitional Support Program
Counselling, information and referrals, crisis intervention and case management for women who have experienced violence, and their children

• community services information on issues such as housing, legal, financial, health care, immigration, children's services
• settlement support including assistance setting up safety plan, ongoing counselling and support

Men's health promotion and support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, separation and divorce, parenting, social isolation and self-esteem, abuse and trauma, and for situations of crises and distress

• individual, couple and group counselling
• peer support group for boys and men includes emotional support, information and resources
• legal assistance clinic and resource centre -- individual and group settings
• Fathering After Separation or Divorce - 8-week parenting program
• support for male victims of domestic abuse and family violence, including counselling, support groups and referrals
• mindfulness meditation workshops
• Survivors of False Allegations - supports for those who have been falsely accused or wrongfully convicted

Initiative of Canadian Association for Equality

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple and family counselling, and wellness programs

• counselling for incest and assault victims, survivors and partners of survivors
• anger management
• Walk-In Clinic (see separate listing)

Choosing to Change
12 week group program for men who have used abuse in their relationships with female partners and want to end violence in their intimate relationship

Being a Dad Program
8 week group treatment/prevention program for men who have been abusive to their partners, includes focus on effective and caring parenting, and screening and exit interviews

COVID19 Limited in-person services, most counselling services by telephone or on-line; for information call 416-222-0048 or email info@cfstoronto.com

Individual, couple, and family counselling, woman abuse groups, wellness programs, anger management, mentoring program

Here to Help
Group programs for women, and their children 4-16 years

• focus on the impact of abuse, setting boundaries, and non-violent ways of parenting
• in partnership with North York Violence Against Women agencies
• available fall, winter and spring

Housing Transition Support Program
Counselling and assistance to women leaving an abusive relationship, in accessing shelter or housing

• information and referrals to community services such as housing, legal, financial, health, immigration, children's services, education and employment
• safety planning and goal setting

Managing Emotions Thoughtfully
Group support and strategies to manage emotions due to trauma

RISE
Drop-in group includes support, resources and information for women dealing with the impact of intimate partner abuse

Understanding Abuse
8-10 week closed treatment group offered 3 times a year

• focus on self esteem, safety, understanding the impact of abuse, breaking isolation

Women Helping Women Program
Peer support for women in counselling, provided by trained volunteer mentors

• individual support
• community awareness, speakers

Short-term individual trauma based counselling and family support available by appointment

COVID19 Office closed; all services operating from Central Branch | Lipa Green Centre, call or visit JF&CS website for information

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Individual and group counselling, information and referrals, parenting support, mental health and wellness programs and workshops, supplementary financial assistance program

Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto

Woman Abuse Program includes support with effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse; partners with Jewish Women International to provide kosher apartment on emergency basis for one woman and her family until able to obtain appropriate living arrangements

1 Open Door: community hub of UJA Federation's partner agencies such as JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Service) Toronto, JVS Toronto

Interpreters, including interpreters for women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, as well as those who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking

• certified translations
• interpreter training
• language testing
• language consulting
• social enterprise